400 Lake Shore Completes Sixth and Final Tower Crane Jump in Streeterville

Key Points

• Sixth and final tower crane jump completed on February 1, 2026
• 72-story, 635-unit apartment tower in Streeterville, Chicago
• Developer Related Midwest plans to open the building to residents in early 2027

Tower Crane Milestone

The final segments of the crane were lifted to the top of the tower on February 1, completing a three-week process delayed by high winds and winter conditions. The crane reached its full height at the 66th floor, supporting concrete pours and heavy lifting operations through the remainder of construction. The crane will remain operational through May, helping pour the final floors and support other structural work.

Construction Highlights

• Concrete pouring is ongoing, with the 70th floor scheduled this week
• Only two floors left to pour before topping out
• Contractors include LR Contracting, BOWA Construction, Goebel Forming, and the Morrow crane crew

The crane work involved carefully staged lifts, weather monitoring, and precision installation of five Liebherr sections, ensuring safety throughout Chicago’s winter.

About 400 Lake Shore

The project is a 72-story, 635-unit residential tower in Streeterville, offering modern urban living with high-rise amenities. Related Midwest plans to welcome residents in early 2027, adding to the growing luxury apartment market in downtown Chicago.

Bottom Line

The completion of the final tower crane jump marks a major milestone for 400 Lake Shore, highlighting the project’s engineering complexity and scale. With only a few floors left to pour, the tower is on track to deliver one of Chicago’s tallest and most anticipated residential high rises early next year